Effect on CGI

If an Application is installed into httpdocs directory of the domain, CGI will be disabled by the hosting platform by design.

This design has been implemented because some site applications require CGI support for normal operation. If installed to document root of a domain, such applications can customize Apache The Apache HTTP Server, commonly referred to as Apache, is a web server software notable for playing a key role in the initial growth of the World Wide Web. In 2009 it became the first web server software to surpass the 100 million website milestone. configuration which may become corrupted if CGI support is not disabled on the domain.

If you wish to use CGI on your domain, you may install the application to a location other than document root of the domain, or install the application manually instead of using the installer within the Hosting Control Panel.